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    Do you think this will work (pics)

    Seen this at Noon but didn't have time to comment. #11 poster has pretty much same idea as what I was thinking.I'd just build in-place a full length 2ply 2x12 +osb header(2x10 is fine for a10' r.o.) from rake to rake on top of existing double plate following basically his same procedure.Your...
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    Official Fridge Transformation Thread

    Cool! How about more info and pics? Thanks:beer:
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    Frost heave in pole barn

    Poles should be pinned below frost line to prevent movement.If you book shelf your nailers,bottom sill tapconed to the concrete only then 1 1/2" above that another nailer fastened to posts for sheetrock will alow concrete to move with out affecting your sheetrock.1x trim fastened to bottom sill...
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    Double Deep Gas Station style new build

    cool !! I have the same chain hoist except mine is missing the guard over the gears.
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    Outdoor Corn Boiler questions?

    I know radiant can be put in walls and ceilings,not as effective as in floor heat,but a viable option just the same.
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    Chicago garage with few options for heat...

    I have a ventless propane wallmount in my house garage and it actually works super nice. No problems with oxygen depletion or excess humidity although painting is never a good idea around open flames or a pilot light.I wouldnt be afraid of painting small stuff.Just preheat garage,shut off...
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    Snap-on raises the bar and sets the standard

    Snap on set the standard with American ingenuity,American quality, American durability,and American Labor .Harbor freight and the rest of that chinese **** is nothing more than ripoff repro copys made with cheap oppressed labor,living in a police state with very few human rights.People better...
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    ICF Garage Plans

    You need a substantial footing but the block outfit should have pre-engineered specs per application.local codes may vary.I think mine insul. is 1 1/2 thick each side.Sheet rock inside ,about anything outside.plastic nailers incorparated 16" centrs .Igotta go boss is gettin riled.Late 4 xmas '
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    Outdoors Corn boiler - Whole House +Garage

    I'm in the same boat as the O.P But am thinking wood boiler to heat half of a 50ishx100ish building and supplementing my house with radiant between the joists.I know diameter, spacing,number of loops,length of loops, and other variables dictate how good or bad a system works so that said Phils...
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    ICF Garage Plans

    Wiring and plumbing is challenging,also exterior finishing can present some headaches aside from that it is very nice.
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    Please Review...

    ok your app is not utilizing the capacitor.However my brain hasn't utilized this info for 20 years either and I don't feel comfortable pulling advice out of the cobwebs.If I remember correctly motor capacitors are either start, run, or dual run.That said wiring requirements could be 1 of 3...
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    Please Review...

    10-4 ! I use to be a machine mech. and I would TORTURE anybody I could by having them check the terminals to see if they were loose.:shocking:::evil: GREAT ENTERTAINMENT.. I used to be an Ornery *******. My post above is a very brief and basic explination and capacitors are used in alot of...
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    Please Review...

    The whatchacallit is a capacitor.IT basically stores a charge of current and can shock you a good one even when the power is unhooked. IT has several functions one is to assist the motor on startup and another is becuse ac alternates from 0 to 120v 60 times per second it pulses to help the motor...
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    Condensation in knee wall on gable end

    Thank you. I'ts Irish. Short for he who knows not what malarky to throw. I'm the only one in the phone :bs:book.
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    Condensation in knee wall on gable end

    You need to insulate that wall.Warm air,high humidity,cold concrete=condensation. Closed cell foam would be my choice. Good luck
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    Garage door is offset from wall.. Can I install Liftmaster 3800?

    What kind of building do you have with 20'ceilings,if I may ask?
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    What smell do you hate the most (in the shop)

    Best smell ever had to be 2-stroke racing castor bean oil/leaded racegas runnin a hair lean.Early 70's MOTO-X era.That smell was unforgettable.I know thats gonna take some of you guys back to the Good old days. On the other hand... burnt paint,singed hair,kerosene torpedo heater funk/taste ,shop...
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    Heated Garage but what about moisture?

    You can also wire the exhaust fan to a humidistat.Auto on Auto off. No more lying in bed wondering if you shut it off or not.
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    Looking for advice on built-in Garage Tool Chest

    I like a work bench I can sit at so I can get my knees in under the bench top.This gets you closer to your work and is much more comfortable the longer you need to sit there. So if that was my 5x9 space I would lay it out in a u shape with a toolbox facing me on both sides,which at 9' - 2' on...
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    whats proper?

    Your torsion spring wall mounts will require an H shape to your trim out + a center vertical trim piece(this is also your opener mount so figure and secure accordingly). For the best fit and finish be sure to read and use dimensions provided. Be aware the torsion spring can put the hurt on ya...
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